Penetration Testing Lead

Stott and May • London, England • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

Job description

Penetration Testing Practice Lead

London, UK (Hybrid) - Once a week minimum

£85,000 - £100,000

Are you ready to lead the next phase of offensive security growth?

We’re hiring a hands-on Penetration Testing Lead to shape, scale, and elevate a growing cyber security practice following major investment and expansion

  • Own and grow the offensive security function across penetration testing, red team, blue team, and purple team services.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled security consultants.
  • Stay hands-on with complex technical assessments and high-value client engagements.
  • Set testing methodologies, reporting standards, QA processes, and technical best practice.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and commercial teams on scoping, proposals, and client presentations.
  • Responsibilities

  • Deliver and oversee penetration testing across web apps, APIs, cloud,...